Contract & Vendor Management Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Contract and Vendor Management Analyst to enhance vendor governance and ensure contractual compliance. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with various departments to drive effective technology outcomes and support strategic partnerships. Your expertise will be pivotal in managing contract renewals, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring adherence to contractual terms. Join a forward-thinking organization where your contributions will significantly impact the business's strategic goals and vendor management framework.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Contract Management & Vendor Analyst roles.
• Proven experience in fast-paced organizations.

Responsibilities

• Engage effectively with departments and service providers for contract outcomes.
• Support contract renewal and RFP processes.

Skills

Contract Management

Vendor Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Cost Savings Identification

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Location:

Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

08646a085077

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11

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

I am currently recruiting for a Contract and Vendor Management Analyst.

In this role, you will provide support to the Vendor Manager and Strategic Partner Manager to ensure that key technology service providers deliver in accordance with their contractual obligations and are developed in line with the business's strategic goals and vendor management framework.

You will support the expansion of the technology vendor governance framework to all key vendors.

Key Duties

1. Effective engagement between departments, business partners, procurement, and service providers for assigned Statements of Work, ensuring an aligned approach for effective technology contractual outcomes.
2. Work with key stakeholders across Technology, Procurement, and Legal. The Contract and Vendor Management Analyst will provide guidance and support in the contract renewal/RFP process and will support the end-to-end cycle to contract signature, ensuring all necessary contractual arrangements and service level agreements are successfully constructed.
3. Support the Vendor Manager and Strategic Partner Manager in implementing an annual contract renewal schedule & tracker for all technology vendors.
4. Support the Contract & Vendor Management strategy by identifying opportunities for cost savings and working with internal stakeholders to achieve savings targets, deliver, and report on cost savings.
5. Understand contract mechanisms and enforce adherence to contractual terms as necessary.

Experience required

• 3+ years of experience at a Contract Management & Vendor Analyst level (Technology focused).
• Proven experience working within a fast-paced organization.
• Proven track record of developing strategic partnerships with key vendors and stakeholders.